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Dog's tooth violet

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 14, 201167 views8 comments

I found this plant two days ago during a walk in the wood.
It produces a solitary white, pink or lilac flower at the beginning of spring. I like how it comes out from the mulch made by the dry leaves.

Thanks for viewing.
C&C are very welcome.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

A lovely image, Monica, I like the contrast between old and new.

Peter

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Comment posted by Brad Mangas on March 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

Great to see this Monica, here where I live they will be coming up any day now as well. They are also known as a "Fawn Lily" or "Trout Lily" due to the spots on the leaves resembeling that of a young fawn or a trout. Thanks for sharing.

Here's a link to a shot of one on my website.White Fawn Lily

Registered on November 9, 2007, 94 Posts, 568 Comments

Comment posted by RL Potts on March 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Our fawn lilies are about a month away. The leaves are more rounded than this one. I like the color harmony and the depth of field in general, but I might shave a sliver off the top.

Registered on November 24, 2003, 188 Posts, 985 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on March 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

Nice color. Stands out very well from the BG. Trout lily is on my list to get this spring/summer. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Very nice. Dog's tooth violets (also called Trout Lilies in the USA) are one of my favorite spring wildflowers. I've never seen a purple one before, ours are yellow.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 15, 2011 at 5:25 AM

Real cool subject, Monica! The lilac color stands out nicely against the brown. I do wish the leaf were in focus too, and the green in the urhc is a bit distracting, but this is a terrific match for the theme.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on March 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Great spring bringing life image. I had no problem with the little bit of green until I read Stans comment --now it bothers me a little. Its all Stans fault.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Pretty little thing, great colors and light.
Great find Monica, thanx for sharing this beauty!

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